THE TAFIDA RAQEEB FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 31 MARCH 2024 **(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** **Report and Financial Statements** **Year ended: 31 March 2024** **Charity number: 1196756** 1 THE TAFIDA RAQEEB FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 31 MARCH 2024 **Contents** Page 3 **Reference and Administrative Details** 5 **Trustees' Report** 7 **Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet** 8 **Reference and Administrative Details Founder & President Vice President** Ms Shelina Begum Mr Bruno Quintavalle **Co Founders** Mr Jakir Chowdhury Mr Mohammed Raqeeb Mr Johirul Islam **Trustees** Mr Muhammad Dahoud Mr Mohammed Raqeeb Mr Jacob Lyons Dr Aliya Abassi **Charity Registration Number** 1196756 ## **Principal Office** 4 Princes Street Mayfair London W1B 2LE ## **Bank** Lloyds Bank 2 THE TAFIDA RAQEEB FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 31 MARCH 2024 ## **Welcome to the Tafida Raqeeb Foundation** ## **Introduction** The Tafida Raqeeb Foundation continues to uphold its vision of providing support, hope, and tangible assistance to children suffering from neurological conditions and their families. Founded on the principles of compassion, resilience, and progress, our mission is to ensure every child with a neurological condition has access to care, treatment, and opportunities to improve their quality of life. This year, we expanded our efforts to new communities, strengthened our fundraising activities, and provided critical support to families in need. These milestones reaffirm our dedication to making a meaningful impact, both in the UK and globally. We have further extended our support to underserved communities in Bangladesh by hosting one of the largest medical mission in February 2024. There were over 50 foreign medical professionals who participated in the mission. ## **Our Mission and Key Objectives** The Tafida Raqeeb Foundation exists to: - Provide support to families and children affected by brain injuries or neurological conditions. - Advocate for advanced treatments and rehabilitation services, often unavailable in public healthcare systems. - Raise public awareness of neurological conditions to improve understanding and reduce stigma. - Host medical mission in Bangladesh for the underserved communities with a particular focus on maternal care, cardiac care and epilepsy. - Advocate for changes in how children are dealt with in critical care in the hospital. - Long term vision: lay the groundwork for a paediatric rehabilitation center in the UK, which will serve as a global hub for innovative treatment and recovery programs for children. Every achievement in 2023 is a testament to our dedication to these core objectives. ## **Key Achievements in 2023** ## **5. National Awareness Campaigns** This year, the Foundation launched a series of awareness campaigns across the UK aimed at educating the public about neurological conditions affecting children. These campaigns reached communities in both urban and rural areas, using a mix of social media and local events. Leveraging the power of social media, we connected with many families online, offering guidance and connecting them to vital resources. These efforts have significantly raised the profile of the Foundation, ensuring that more families are aware of the support available to them. 3 THE TAFIDA RAQEEB FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 31 MARCH 2024 ## **2. Responding to Families in Need** One of our primary goals has always been to serve as a lifeline for families navigating the complex realities of neurological conditions. In 2024, we assisted a record number of families, offering: - Emotional Support: Providing reassurance and guidance to parents grappling with the challenges of caring for a child with a brain injury or neurological condition. - Resource Allocation: Connecting families to medical experts, therapists, and legal advisors where necessary. Each family we supported this year stands as a testament to the life-changing impact of the Foundation’s work. ## **3. Fundraising Across the Country** Fundraising continues to be the cornerstone of our operations. In 2023, we diversified our efforts to mobilise communities and strengthen our financial base: - Restaurant Partnerships: Many restaurants nationwide hosted charity fundraising dinners, bringing communities together in support of our cause. - Corporate Sponsorships: We partnered with businesses and organisations that share our vision, securing financial and logistical support for our initiatives. The overwhelming generosity of the public not only ensured the sustainability of our work but also deepened our connection to the communities we serve. ## **4. Hosting Bangladesh’s Largest Medical Camp (February 2024)** In February 2024, we embarked on one of our most ambitious projects to date—hosting the largest medical camp in Bangladesh. This mission exemplified our commitment to global outreach and healthcare equity, ensuring that even the most underserved communities could access critical care. Families who had long been denied access to pecialized care found hope and relief through the camp. The smiles and gratitude of these families underscored the lifechanging importance of this mission. This medical camp is a defining moment in our history, showcasing our ability to mobilise resources and expertise on a global scale. ## **5. Public Engagement and Visibility** In 2023-2024, the Foundation invested heavily in expanding its visibility to engage with a broader audience. The Foundation was represented at key events, including charity galas and community festivals, where we shared our mission and progress. Through these efforts, we have established ourselves as a trusted voice and partner for families and institutions worldwide. 4 THE TAFIDA RAQEEB FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 31 MARCH 2024 ## **Report of the trustees for the year ended March 2024** The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies and comply with the charity’s governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1[st] January 2016). ## **Structure, governance and management** The Tafida Raqeeb Foundation is a registered charity, number **1196756** . The charity was established by the parents of Tafida Raqeeb after her sudden brain injury which left her fighting for her life. New trustees are appointed by the existing trustees and serve for three years after which they may put themselves forward for re-appointment. The governing document provides for a minimum of three trustees, to a maximum of twelve trustees, with no more than three trustees due for re- appointment in any one year. All major decisions are made by the board of trustees. All trustees give of their time freely and no trustee remuneration was paid in the year. Trustees are required to disclose all relevant interests and in accordance with the charity’s policy withdraw from decisions where a conflict of interest arises. ## **Risk management** The trustees have considered the major risks to which the charity is exposed and have reviewed those risks and established systems and procedures to manage those risks. The trustees continue to keep under review any major risks arising from, or impacting, on the activities of the charity. ## **Looking Ahead to 2024-2025** As we close 2023-2024, we are already focused on achieving ambitious goals in the coming year: - Expanding Global Outreach: Building on the success of the Bangladesh medical camp, we aim to organise similar initiatives in other underserved regions. - Enhanced Family Support Services: We will continue to refine and expand the services we offer, including financial aid, legal guidance, and emotional support for families. - Innovative Fundraising Models: We will introduce hybrid fundraising campaigns, combining in-person and digital events to reach an even broader audience. - Advocate for changes in how children are being dealt with in critical care. 5 THE TAFIDA RAQEEB FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 31 MARCH 2024 ## **Statement of Trustees’ Responsibility** The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees' annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable company and the group's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable group and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. ## **Disclosure of information to auditors** Each of the persons who are trustees at the time when this trustees’ report is approved has confirmed that: - So far as that trustee is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable group's auditors are unaware, and - That trustee has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a trustee in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the charitable group's auditors are aware of that information. ## **Acknowledgments** The successes of 2023-2024 would not have been possible without the incredible support of our donors, partners, and volunteers. Their belief in our mission inspires us to continue striving for a better future for those who serve. To the families we serve, thank you for trusting us to walk this journey with you. Your courage and resilience fuel our commitment to creating lasting change. Together, we will continue to advocate, educate, and innovate to ensure that every child has the opportunity to live a full and meaningful life, regardless of their challenges. **………………………………… Mohammed Abdul Raqeeb** ## **Chair of Trustees** ## **Date: 31 January 2025** 6 **THE TAFIDA RAQEEB FOUNDATION INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024** |Donations
Staff cost
Other charitable charges
Fund balance at 31 March 2024f|**2024**
**£**
59,577
(3,753)
(59,354)
(3,530)|**2023**
**£**
5,184
(3,700)
(25,667)| |---|---|---| |||(24,183)| 6 ## **THE TAFIDA RAQEEB FOUNDATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 MARCH 2024** |Currentassets
Creditors:amounts falling duewithin oneyear
**Net current liabilities**
**Total assets less current liabilities**
Accrualsand deferredincome
**Net liabilities**
**Income Funds**|24,817
(49,830)|**2024**
**£**
(25,013)
(25,013)
(2,700)
(27,713)
(27,713)|

5,294
(29,477)|**2023**
**£**
(24,183)| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||(24,183)
-| |||||(24,183)| |||||| |||||(24,183)| ## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** ## **1 Statutory information** The Tafida Raqeeb Foundation is a Charity registered in England and Wales, registration number 1196756. The registered office is 51 The Grange, Woodham, Durham, DL5 4SZ, United kingdom. For the year ending 31 March 2024 the Charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011. The trustees have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts under section 137 of the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees, and authorised for issue, on and were signed on its behalf by: Approved by the board on 31 January 2025 Mohammed Abdul Raqeeb Trustee Charity Registration No. 1196756 7